Mrs. Hazeltine is an 85 year old, widowed, retired school teacher. She comes to clinic for a follow-up evaluation of her blood pressure. She has a history of hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and osteoporosis. Her diabetes is currently managed with glipizide and diet, and she is on hydrocholorothiazide 25mg for her hypertension. Her blood pressure today is 152/85 and her fasting blood sugar is 160.
According to the definition of hypertension in older adults, Mrs. Hazeltine's blood pressure is currently within treatment goals.
